Gambia vs Poland
Crypto regulation comparison
Gambia
Poland
The Gambia has no specific cryptocurrency regulation. The central bank has not issued formal guidance on crypto.
Cryptocurrency is legal and regulated in Poland. Crypto capital gains are taxed at a flat 19% rate. The KNF (Polish Financial Supervision Authority) oversees crypto-related financial services, and VASPs must register for AML compliance. Poland has a growing crypto community and several domestic exchanges. MiCA applies from December 2024.
Key Points
- No specific cryptocurrency legislation
- Central bank has not issued formal crypto guidance
- Crypto not recognized as legal tender
- Limited crypto adoption
- No licensing framework for crypto services
Key Points
- Flat 19% tax on crypto capital gains (PIT-38 annual declaration)
- Crypto-to-crypto transactions are not taxable events; only fiat conversions trigger tax
- VASPs must register in the AML register maintained by the Tax Administration Chamber
- KNF oversees market conduct and consumer protection for crypto services
- MiCA framework applicable from December 2024